Pocket-lint daily - Samsung updates, Meta threatens the EU, and more

Good morning! By Stuart Miles | Wednesday February 9 2022 Good morning! - If you're enjoying the email, why not get a friend to sign up too, so they can also be in the know? Get them to [sign up here.]( Samsung's new pledge on software updates could embarrass even Google Pocket-lint What's happened? A [leaked document]( has revealed that Samsung is increasing the duration of support for its devices. Why does it matter? The document reveals that Samsung will be offering four generations of Android OS upgrades and 5 years of security updates. What's my take? Android updates have always lagged behind Apple's updates plan. Now Samsung seemingly wants to change all that with the promise that it will support devices for longer. If true, that's great news for those of us that want to hold on to our phones longer - which, lets face it, is most of us. It means that buying into the Samsung phone family means you'll still be getting benefits (software-wise) for a number of years to come, rather than just until the next hardware cycle. Meta doesn't want to pull Facebook and Instagram from Europe, but it could Meta What's happened? Meta has [threatened]( to shut down some of its services in Europe, including Facebook and Instagram, if it cannot circumnavigate some of the transatlantic data transfer restrictions outlined in the EU's GDPR regulations. Why does it matter? As part of its annual report, the company claimed that "evolving" regulations could result in an inability to operate in some European regions. What's my take? I doubt very much that Meta will allow things to get to a point where it shuts down it's offerings in Europe. Even a company spokesperson said it has "no desire and no plans to withdraw from Europe". However, you have to love the response from some European ministers that have been along the lines of "life has been fantastic" without Facebook. It's never good when a threat is replied with "sure go for it, that's the outcome we all hoped for anyway". A MESSAGE FROM SPONSOR These new keyboards by Logitech have our favourite emojis built in and we love them! Logitech Logitech recently rolled out a collection of mechanical keyboards with a series of inbuilt swappable emoji keys, called POP Keys. [Find out more!]( Cowboy 4 review: The best electric bike just got even better Pocket-lint What's happened? The fourth-gen Cowboy has arrived - with a minor design change in the form of a smartphone-based 'dashboard'. Our quick verdict We've loved riding the Cowboy 4, just like we did the last-gen model. It's a luxury option, but it ticks so many boxes that many electric bikes can't match. Indeed, it might be the best electric bicycle on the market. [Read our review.]( In Case You Missed it Samsung's Galaxy S22 Unpacked event is today: [Here's how to watch it and what to expect.]( --- The [Alfa Romeo Tonale]( comes with an NFT, supports Alexa and runs on Android. --- Garmin's Venu Sq has [a $50 discount]( priced at $149.99 (was $199.99). That's quarter off the fitness tracking smartwatch in ether slate or purple, with six days battery life. From The Gear Loop Highlander The Highlander long-distance hiking event is coming to the UK. [Read more.]( And finally... Warner Bros The Oscar nominations are out and many of the movies are already available to stream to your TV in your home. [Here is how and where to watch the nominees for Best Picture.]( Have you checked out our weekly podcast that comes out every Friday? It's packed with news, interviews, and top things to get. You can subscribe to the Pocket-lint Podcast via [iTunes]( and [Spotify]( or access it on the web via [Acast](. This week, we talk to the head of HP personal systems about the future of the PC, discuss what the Wordle sale will mean for players, and get the low down on the new Huawei P50 Pro. [Listen to the new episode today.]( Thanks for reading , if you're enjoying the email, why not get a friend to sign up too, so they can also be in the know? Get them to [sign up here.]( [The Trust Project][Why you can trust Pocket-lint]( Copyright © 2022 Pocket-lint, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in at our website Our mailing address is: Pocket-lint PO Box 4770Ascot, Berkshire SL5 5DP United Kingdom [Add us to your address book]( Want to change how you receive these emails? You can [update your preferences]( or [unsubscribe from this list](. [Mailchimp Email Marketing](